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Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Price tag $0.44

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1778 Current Rank
#1918 Last Week
#1755 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Thalia, Guardian of Thraben.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Arachne, Psionic Weaver Arachne, Psionic Weaver
+8% Synergy $0.27
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
0% Synergy $4.40
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
0% Synergy $0.25
Spider-Man, Peter Parker Spider-Man, Peter Parker
0% Synergy $15.86
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
-1% Synergy $9.86

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's abilities and overall game plan.

Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+63% Synergy $0.14
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+61% Synergy $1.45
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+61% Synergy $0.56
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+54% Synergy $0.50
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+52% Synergy $1.05
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+52% Synergy $0.50
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+51% Synergy $0.41
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+48% Synergy $1.15
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+46% Synergy $0.97
Glowrider Glowrider
+42% Synergy $1.57

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+41% Synergy $0.11
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+40% Synergy $0.61
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+35% Synergy $10.22
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+35% Synergy $10.08
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+26% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $1.64
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $41.79
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.38
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-11% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+35% Synergy $13.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $109.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $716.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.95
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $78.39
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $32.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $36.64
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $78.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $50.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+41% Synergy $0.37
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+38% Synergy $0.11
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+35% Synergy $0.17
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+33% Synergy $0.23
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+33% Synergy $0.34
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+32% Synergy $0.34
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+31% Synergy $3.31
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+31% Synergy $0.79
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+30% Synergy $7.95
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+30% Synergy $0.36
Kataki, War's Wage Kataki, War's Wage
+28% Synergy $1.46
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+28% Synergy $5.74
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+27% Synergy $0.34
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $16.04
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+25% Synergy $1.59
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+25% Synergy $16.91
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+24% Synergy $5.29
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+24% Synergy $5.25
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+24% Synergy $0.58
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+23% Synergy $2.85
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+23% Synergy $0.16
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+22% Synergy $1.79
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+22% Synergy $1.47
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $0.66
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+21% Synergy $0.35
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+21% Synergy $0.22
Sanctum Prelate Sanctum Prelate
+21% Synergy $1.39
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+20% Synergy $0.44
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.28
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+19% Synergy $19.01
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+19% Synergy $0.16
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+19% Synergy $0.67
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+18% Synergy $8.95
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+18% Synergy $18.27
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+15% Synergy $0.93
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+15% Synergy $0.18
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $2.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $4.13
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.12
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+14% Synergy $4.65
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+14% Synergy $0.23
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+12% Synergy $37.11
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.61
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $3.72
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $7.03
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+9% Synergy $30.27
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.20
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.26
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+7% Synergy $17.48
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.46

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Thalia, Guardian of Thraben safe.

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+28% Synergy $0.63
Silence Silence
+16% Synergy $8.01
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+12% Synergy $0.46
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+10% Synergy $0.08
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+9% Synergy $4.17
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+9% Synergy $0.45
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.09
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+5% Synergy $0.33
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.12
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.46
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $7.66
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.41
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $0.71
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.26
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.55
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.28
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $0.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $17.98
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.69
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-4% Synergy $2.51
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $6.87
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-7% Synergy $6.95
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $3.83
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.68
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.40
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $8.91

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's game plan and control the board.

Armageddon Armageddon
+18% Synergy $17.13
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.15
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $6.27
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.22
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $3.16
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.26
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.02
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $2.14
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.17
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.13
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $2.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.44
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.24
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $10.23
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.81
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.22
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $3.33
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $1.70
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.49
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+16% Synergy $0.80
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+15% Synergy $0.73
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+15% Synergy $4.49
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+13% Synergy $2.62
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+13% Synergy $0.59
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+13% Synergy $5.99
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+12% Synergy $9.94
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $12.33
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+9% Synergy $42.00
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.94
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+7% Synergy $2.20
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+5% Synergy $5.85
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+5% Synergy $0.19
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+5% Synergy $21.34
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $3.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $3.92
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $5.78
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.17
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.54
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+1% Synergy $32.02
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-3% Synergy $36.97
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-4% Synergy $39.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $5.22
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.12
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-17% Synergy $2.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-24% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+34% Synergy $0.51
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+31% Synergy $0.38
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+30% Synergy $0.49
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+26% Synergy $0.10
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+25% Synergy $3.00
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+21% Synergy $3.74
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $4.88
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+11% Synergy $2.40
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+10% Synergy $0.87
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+8% Synergy $0.60
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+6% Synergy $0.25
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $5.21
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.20
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+5% Synergy $0.55
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $10.73
Always Watching Always Watching
+4% Synergy $1.46
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.54
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+1% Synergy $0.41
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $22.02
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $1.60
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
0% Synergy $6.55
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.50
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $3.48
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $24.39
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $6.12

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Thalia, Guardian of Thraben to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+12% Synergy $0.64
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+3% Synergy $7.04

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+21% Synergy $0.65
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $0.15
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+18% Synergy $18.47
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.21
Wasteland Wasteland
+12% Synergy $21.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $3.80
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+6% Synergy $12.19
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $4.06
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+5% Synergy $0.22
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $3.03
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.61
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.16
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.68
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.52
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+4% Synergy $0.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+2% Synergy $16.79
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.09
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.79
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.15
Lotus Field Lotus Field
0% Synergy $7.63
Kor Haven Kor Haven
-1% Synergy $12.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $39.21
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.72
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $5.98
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $1.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $26.71
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $64.47
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $38.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.13
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-10% Synergy $23.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+16% Synergy $3.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $4.13
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.52
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $8.50
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $21.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $22.31
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $38.48
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $35.29
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.38
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $32.18
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.26
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.69
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.16

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